When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

How many host cities are there?

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

How many matches will be played?

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Mariano

Brazil

Brazil39 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

America Mineiro

2025

32 apps

Atletico-MG

2021–2024

191 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Atletico-MG America Mineiro
11 Feb 2025Free transfer
Galatasaray Atletico-MG
3 Aug 2020Free transfer
Sevilla Galatasaray
19 Jul 2017Transfer
Bordeaux Sevilla
18 Jul 2015
Fluminense Bordeaux
1 Jan 2012Transfer

Injury record

Thigh Injury

Jul 2024

Thigh Injury

Jun 2024

Calf Injury

Nov 2023

Knee Injury

Apr 2017 – May 2017

Hamstring

Nov 2016 – Dec 2016

Thigh Injury

Aug 2014

Ankle Injury

Feb 2013 – Mar 2013

Competitions

Serie A· Brazil

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Mineiro - 1· Brazil

Serie B· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Supercopa do Brasil· Brazil

Recent form

@ Atletico Paranaense

Serie B · 0–1

vs Cuiaba

Serie B · 1–1

@ Chapecoense-sc

Serie B · 1–0

vs Novorizontino

Serie B · 2–2

@ Athletic Club

Serie B · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	America Mineiro	32	0	1	6.68
2024	Atletico-MG	56	0	0	6.84
2023	Atletico-MG	41	0	2	6.81
2022	Atletico-MG	42	0	2	6.94
2021	Atletico-MG	52	1	2	7.15

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

289

Fouls

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